Add an Additional Lien. A) An Abstract of Judgment puts a lien on any real property the defendant may own in a particular county or counties where the.Abstract is recorded. All mechanic's liens must be filed at the main Dallas County Tax Office at 500 Elm Street, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75202. A judgment lien lasts for ten years. To transfer a Texas titled vehicle, bring in or mail the following to our offices: 1. Fill out the Protected Property Claim Form, including the Certificate of Service. Filing a lien entails establishing a legal claim against an asset, often a property or a vehicle, which is commonly used as collateral for payment of a debt. Vehicle safety inspection that has been completed in the past 90 days. Many forms in Texas are not available in a fill-in-the-blank format.